Vala Fatra is located in the northwestern part of Slovakia. Part of Mala Fatra was proclaimed National Park in 1967. There are rocky dolomite peaks, such as Small and Large Rozsutec. The highest peaks are Great Krivan (1709 m), Little Krivan, Big Rozsutec and Big Stack. Among major cities include Žilina, Martin and Dolny Kubin. In winter the ski resorts frequented by Martin sticks, Valčianska Valley and Vrátná Valley.